NSF-Swiss NSF Lead Agency Opportunity
Supports integrated U.S.-Swiss research projects in eligible science and engineering fields via a unified proposal and review process through NSF or SNSF.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: August 2, 2026 (EOI for Oct 1, 2026 SNSF deadline) | January 31, 2027 (EOI for Apr 1, 2027 SNSF deadline) | April 1, 2025 (SNSF full proposal) | October 1, 2025 (SNSF full proposal) | October 2, 2023 (SNSF full proposal) | August 3, 2023 (EOI for Oct 2023 SNSF deadline) | April 3, 2023 (SNSF full proposal) | February 17, 2023 (first EOI deadline)
Funding Amounts: No set limit for most programs; typical awards match standard NSF or SNSF program budgets (often up to 4 years). For GEO proposals with SNSF as Lead Agency, max $400,000 from NSF.
Summary: Supports joint U.S.-Swiss research projects via a unified submission and review process, enabling integrated teams in eligible science and engineering fields.
Key Information: Expression of Interest (EOI) required at least 60 days before full proposal; eligible NSF and SNSF programs only.
Description
The NSF-Swiss NSF Lead Agency Opportunity enables collaborative research between U.S. and Swiss investigators by allowing submission of a single, integrated proposal to either the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) or the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), depending on the annual lead agency cycle. The initiative streamlines the review process, supports transatlantic research partnerships, and fosters scientific advancement across the participating divisions in both countries. The program covers a four-year pilot phase and applies to research at the intersection of SNSF’s three main research divisions and corresponding NSF programs.
